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I have an Asus FD503vx with GTX1050 Nvidia. I am trying to install 18.04 from USB. I can get to the install Ubuntu screen, i edit it and add nomodeset ( i have tried every variation with order and even removing splash and quiet), still as it is loading the screen goes dark. I can here the Ubuntu sound like it is ready to go but cannot see anything. Are there any other tricks?

Update: so my BIOS is a newer style BIOS and i am not sure that i have secure boot turned off, how do i do this? I also found something that stated to use AHCI and turn on CMS but CMS is not active for me to select in the BIOS. Any tips.

Update: Found secure boot (on security page, just had to scroll down).

jason seymour
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  • Secure Boot may be called Windows or "Other". Fine print often then says use "Other" setting if installing Windows 7 as Windows 7 does not support Secure Boot. You still want UEFI on, but BIOS/Legacy/CSM off for UEFI boot. You do not see CSM if Secure boot on as UEFI & BIOS are not compatible, system is either one or the other. You do need AHCI. Many Asus need pci=nomsi in addition to nomodeset if nVidia. Problems Installing on ASUS F555U needed boot option pci=nomsi http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2303665 – oldfred Jul 21 '18 at 13:56
  • Thank you the pci=nomso did the trick. the screen was very faint but i was able to read enough for the install. Everything working now. I have never had luck with the Nvidia installs. any thoughts, do i just leave well enough alone or try the additional software install, it suggested 390. Also the mouse is very touchy any tip for that? – jason seymour Jul 21 '18 at 19:57
  • next problem, mouse will freeze, i installed the synatics but no improvement, also the shutown screen buttons do not shut it down, i have to hard power down each time, any suggestions?, – jason seymour Jul 21 '18 at 20:49
  • Do use power switch to shutdown unless alt-prtsc RESIUB does not work. https://askubuntu.com/questions/926461/whats-the-difference-between-the-magic-reisub-reset-and-holding-down-the-power Otherwise post each issue as separate question. – oldfred Jul 21 '18 at 23:19

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